The Ombudsman noted the importance of introducing the principles into the legislation and practice of the judicial system of Kazakhstan
The Ombudsman noted the importance of implementing principles 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 in the legislation and practice of the judicial system of Kazakhstan. This applies to the formation of the jury composition and the database of candidates, the creation of technical conditions on the electronic platform for filing complaints and notifications.
In her comment, Commissioner for Human Rights Elvira Azimova added that the International Principles and Guidelines on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities are the first UN guidelines adopted in 2020.
This document sets out 10 principles of access to justice for people with disabilities.
- No one may be denied access to justice based on disability
- Facilities and services should be publicly accessible to ensure equal access to justice without discrimination for people with disabilities.
- Persons with disabilities, including children with disabilities, have the right to appropriate procedural adjustments.
- People with disabilities have the right to timely access to legal notices and information in a form accessible to them on an equal basis with others.
- Persons with disabilities are entitled to all the fundamental and procedural guarantees recognized in international law on an equal basis with others, and States should provide the necessary facilities to guarantee due process.
- Persons with disabilities have the right to free or access legal aid.
- Persons with disabilities have the right to participate in the administration of justice on an equal basis with others.
- People with disabilities have the right to file complaints and initiate legal proceedings about human rights violations and crimes, and their complaints should be investigated with the provision of effective remedies.
- Effective and reliable monitoring mechanisms play a crucial role in supporting access to justice for people with disabilities.
10.Awareness-raising and training programs on the rights of people with disabilities should be provided to all those working in the justice system.
The International Principles on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities were developed by the UN in collaboration with experts on the rights of persons with disabilities, organizations of people with disabilities, and lawyers. The document was later approved by the International Alliance of Persons with Disabilities and the International Commission of Jurists.